Germs and Health
What are tiny organisms you cannot see that can make you sick?
How long should you scrub your hands when washing?
at least 20 seconds
How many times a day should you brush your teeth?
2 times a day
What causes body odor?
Bacteria breaking down sweat
What should you do with sweaty clothes after sports?
Change them
Name two common places where germs are often found in school
Phones, desks, door handles, locker rooms
What is one important time you should wash your hands?
After bathroom, before eating, after coughing/sneezing, after sports
What is one thing flossing removes that brushing might miss?
Food and bacteria between teeth
Name one way to prevent body odor.
Showering, deodorant, clean clothes
Why shouldn’t you leave sweaty clothes in your bag?
They grow bacteria and smell
How do germs most commonly spread from person to person?
Through touch and surfaces
Why do many people still have germs on their hands even after washing?
They don’t wash long enough or miss areas
What are two problems caused by poor dental hygiene?
Bad breath, cavities, gum problems
Which areas of the body should you focus on when showering?
Armpits, feet, and sweaty areas
What should you do to your shoes after practice?
Let them air out
Why is skipping hygiene habits like hand washing dangerous for your health
It allows germs to enter your body and cause illness
Which parts of your hands are most commonly missed when washing?
Between fingers and under nails
Why does not brushing your teeth lead to bad breath?
Bacteria builds up and produces odor
Why might someone need to shower more often during puberty?
Increased sweating and stronger body odor
Why is sports hygiene especially important compared to regular daily hygiene?
More sweat = more bacteria growth and odor
Explain how germs can spread in a classroom even if no one appears sick.
Germs live on surfaces (phones, desks), spread through touch, and can transfer to the body before symptoms appear
Explain why proper handwashing is one of the most effective ways to prevent illness.
It removes germs before they enter the body, stopping infection before it starts
Explain how daily brushing and flossing work together to protect your mouth.
Brushing cleans surfaces, flossing removes bacteria between teeth, preventing decay and odor
Explain why sweat alone doesn’t smell, but body odor still happens.
Sweat itself is odorless; bacteria break it down and create the smell
A student finishes practice, keeps sweaty clothes in their bag overnight, and wears them again. What hygiene problems could result and why?
Strong odor, bacteria buildup, possible skin irritation/infection due to trapped sweat and germs